Another newbie, to the forum and to Porsches

[Travis]

The rear spoiler is part of the Aerokit I, had it installed last week (minus skirts).

do not know anything about the OBC hack, my 2000 came with the OBC.

Originally Posted by stjoh

Travis

Thanks for the links. Looks like the sand and paint route is the way to go though. The wing on your car looks like what I'd like to get. Where did you find it?

I found a write-up on Pelican about the OBC but it was only talking about 2001 and older. Does anybody know if this is the same on the 2002?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/box_OBD_Mod/box_obd_mod.htm


Stefan

[dcporsche99]

Nice! Congratulations and enjoy!!

[wanna986]

Being from Canada, I can't wait for weather like you're having.
Welcome to the forums.
How many miles on your car?

[stjoh]

It has 59k on it which brings me to my next question. I got all the service records for it and it had a "major" service at 45k and a minor at 56k (Oct last fall). With 59k on it I'll be at the 60k mark real soon which would normally mean a significant service (the local dealer quoted me $1,500 for a 60k!). Given the service history what would you suggest I do at 60k? Minor? Or should I just wait until 71k (56k +15k)?

What's the deal with this OBC anyway. Do they sell the cars with the equipment installed but charge you to have it activated?

[wanna986]

I'd say 60K is 60K so it needs attention. Minor as opposed to major is different.
Do you have the OBC?

[stjoh]

So stick to the 60k. Does that quote sound reasonable?

According to CJ_Boxster if you have the temp sensor in the nose (which I have) you have the OBC but it has to be activated and a switch / stalk be installed to access the functionality. Has anybody done this mod to a 2002?

Are there any Boxsters in the Albuquerque / Santa Fe area? Where do you go for service?

Are the spec's for the amplifier of the 490 package available anywhere. I need to know impedance requirement so I can get the right replacement speakers. I was planning to strat with just replacing the speakers sticking with the stock HU and amp and see how that sounds. I tried search for this but couldn't come up with anything.

A lot of questions and I appreciate all the help from this forum. Makes buying/ owning this car a lot easier.

[wanna986]

I've heard anywhere from $900 to $1500 for the 60K.